T he iconic character of Tom "Iceman" Kazansky returned alongside his former frenemy, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, on the silver ...

"Top Gun" fans are mourning Val Kilmer, who commanded the screen as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in the classic 1986 film.

O f all the reboots that have hit Hollywood in the past decade, nothing has had the impact of Top Gun: Maverick. The 36-year wait felt insignificant as the sequel captured the mag ...

Cruise concluded the touching moment by saying, “I wish you well on the next journey.” ...

Val Kilmer made a cameo in Top Gun: Maverick — 36 years after he played Tom Cruise's rival in the original. A lot went into making the on-screen reunion happen. (Mark Humphrey/AP) ...

When Tom Cruise rode onto the big screen in Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel in the works for more than 35 years, there was one big question mark. What was going to happen to the role of Tom “Iceman ...

It’s not hard to imagine a topsy-turvy, role-swapping alternate reality where Val Kilmer plays Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in 1986’s Top Gun and Tom Cruise is cast as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky.

I felt more deflated than inflated." Kilmer reprised the role in 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick," which revealed that Iceman was now an admiral. By the time the sequel was filmed, the actor had ...

with Iceman telling Maverick in the finale, "You can be my wingman any time." In his memoir "I'm Your Huckleberry," Kilmer revealed he initially "didn't want" the part of Iceman in "Top Gun" because ...

Kilmer's portrayal of Iceman became iconic, embodying discipline and strength. Fans deeply mourn his loss, recalling his memorable return in Top Gun: Maverick as a poignant farewell. His legacy ...